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The CDC claims that nicotine is a "very addictive drug" that can be "as addictive as heroin or cocaine." Nicotine is typically eliminated from the body within 2 to 3 days, however, physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms may last for much longer depending on the individual. If you are trying to kick the habit, this community is dedicated to giving smokers the...

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dhitter 03/29/2011

Hi, everyone. I just want to offer my support for you all and don't give up! I didn't! They say if you quit smoking for 5 years your lungs will go back to what a non-smokers lungs are. Well i just hit my 5 year mark and i am damn proud of it! I smoked for 16 years from the time i was 18 to 34. I got so sick of the smell, taste, smoke in my eyes. I did it for my daughter because i never wanted her to start so i made a deal with her that i would quit so long as she never started. You have to have the will power!
Always tell yourself that you can NEVER go back, EVER!!! Not even 1 cigarette at the party! no special occasions, nothing! no excuses. I told my self i would never touch one again after i quit and i haven't. It gets easier believe me. After 6 months to a year i didn't crave cigarettes anymore and didn't even want one. Don't let cigarettes control your life! You have the will power over the nicotine. Get your life back!

You can do it! GOOD LUCK!!!

deleted_user 03/30/2011

I sooooooooo needed to read that,thanks.

deleted_user 03/30/2011

Nice share dhitter! Congratulations on your achievement. All quitters will appreciate this motivational post...i'm sure. Ya true...even I read somewhere that the two main and important factors for a complete and final quit are: WILL and MINDSET (with a true understanding about the extremely dangerous habit we have)
ALL THE BEST TO ALL QUITTERS !!!

MayberryDeb 03/30/2011

Awesome DH on 5 years. I have been smoke free for 20 months and I can honestly say I never think of them..sad to say not everybody can feel like this and they need more support than others. That is what we are here for...to stand beside those that are struggling till they are strong enough to stand alone.

deleted_user 03/30/2011

I agree with Peaches--I REALLY needed to hear that. Makes me feel very positive about my quit. Thanks!!!!

jazzkeys 03/30/2011

Thanks for the support dhitter, we all need support like that.

debraccc 03/30/2011

nice post and thanks for the shout out.
Hugsssssss Deb

sheilab72 03/31/2011

Thanks and congrats on your 5 yrs. dhitter

You sound a lot like me and my daughter!
I was so sick of all it and was just so tired of it having so much control over my life!
I'm so proud to quit after smoking 24 of my 38 yrs. of my life!
I have quit now for 4 months 3 wks. and 2 days!!!!!!
=)

grannie 03/31/2011

Hi dhitter, good to hear from you and thanks for posting, congratulations on your quit...excellent!

deleted_user 03/31/2011

I really needed to read that today.It's day 3 for me and withdrawal has been hell today but I will not give in or smoke again.

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